A critical review of different prominent nanotechnologies adapted to catalysis is provided,
with focus on how they contribute to the improvement of selectivity in heterogeneous …

Metallenes, atomically thin layers composed primarily of under-coordinated metal atoms,
have emerged as the newest members in the family of 2D nanomaterials. Furthermore, the …

Single Pt atom catalysts are key targets because a high exposure of Pt substantially
enhances electrocatalytic activity. In addition, PtRu alloy nanoparticles are the most active …

Ligand utilization is a necessary and powerful technique for the colloidal synthesis of
nanoparticles (NPs) with controllable sizes and regulated morphologies. For catalysis …

Single-atom catalysts not only maximize metal atom efficiency, they also display properties
that are considerably different to their more conventional nanoparticle equivalents, making …

Electrochemical energy storage by making H2 an energy carrier from water splitting relies
on four elementary reactions, ie, the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), hydrogen oxidation …

Tuning surface strain is a powerful strategy for tailoring the reactivity of metal catalysts.
Traditionally, surface strain is imposed by external stress from a heterogeneous substrate …

Exploring efficient and low-cost electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in
alkaline media is critical for develo** anion exchange membrane electrolyzers. The key to …

To achieve environmentally benign energy conversion with the carbon neutrality target via
electrochemical reactions, the innovation of electrocatalysts plays a vital role in the …

Hydrogen gas is rapidly approaching a global breakthrough as a carbon-free energy vector.
In such a hydrogen economy, safety sensors for hydrogen leak detection will be an …